Accepting new patients
Dr.
Miss May Al-Sahaf
Cardiothoracic Surgery
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- GP consultation
- Annual physical exam
- Vaccination administration
- Minor procedure (skin)
About Miss May Al-Sahaf
Miss May Al-Sahaf is a highly experienced and skilled Consultant Thoracic Surgeon, currently working at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. She obtained her Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery degree from The Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland in 2004, before training in Cardiothoracic Surgery at various specialist units in London, including Royal Brompton and Harefield, Guy's and St Thomas' Hospitals, and St Bartholomew’s Hospital. Miss Al-Sahaf has a special interest in minimally invasive (keyhole) thoracic surgery, video-assisted and robotic surgery, as well as airway interventions, pleural disease, mesiastinal surgery, and rib fractures. She has extensive experience in treating lung cancer, thymic malignancy, and myasthenia gravis. She also specialises in performing bronchoscopy, laser, stenting, and treating pneumothorax, pleural effusion, and infection of the pleura/empyema. Miss Al-Sahaf has received several awards and recognitions for her outstanding contributions to the field of thoracic surgery. In 2018, she was awarded one of the first national training fellowships in Robotic Thoracic Surgery at Guy’s and St Thomas’s Hospital. She became a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons in Cardiothoracic Surgery in 2019. Miss Al-Sahaf is the Lead for Training and Enhanced Recovery after Thoracic Surgery, demonstrating her dedication to both patient care and the professional development of her colleagues. She is a member of several professional organisations, including the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Society for Cardiothoracic Surgery in Great Britain and Ireland (SCTS), and International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC).
"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."
Credentials & verification
Medical license
Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·
#-782624
Valid until 2028-12-31
Verify with issuerBoard certification
European Board of Cardiothoracic Surgery
#EB-079B7637
Renewal due 2024
Verify with issuerMalpractice cover
AmTrust Europe
5,000,000 EUR
Valid until 2026-12-31
No claims on file
Education & training
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2003–2009
MD · Medicine and Surgery
UAB Barcelona
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2009–2013
Residency · Cardiothoracic Surgery
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
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2013–2014
Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Royal Marsden London, UK
Career & appointments
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2013-09–2014-08
Junior consultant
UAB Barcelona Teaching Hospital — Cardiothoracic Surgery
Procedures & conditions
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime volume |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 |
2,487 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 |
1,241 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 |
1,193 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 |
422 |
Patient reviews
See all 96"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."
"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."
"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."
Recognition & press
Awards
- Top-rated Cardiothoracic Surgery — — EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 regional
- Excellence in Patient Care — National Society · 2024 national
- Young Investigator Award — European Society · 2023 international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2014
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2014
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2014
Your consultation, step by step
- 1 Choose a slot
- 2 Brief pre-consult form
- 3 Consultation
- 4 Follow-up note & plan
Services & pricing
New patient consultation (60m)
Follow-up consultation (30m)
Vaccination administration
Minor procedure (skin)
Insurance compatibility
For international patients
Multilingual care
Coordinator: Patient liaison · may.al.sahaf@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English · Arabic.
Travel & transfer
Aftercare worldwide
Coordinated follow-up by request.
Research & publications
h-index: 13 · i10: 12
Selected publications
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Outcomes of Cardiothoracic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.2148/euroclin.2025.0 · cited by 63
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European registry analysis of Cardiothoracic Surgery outcomes
DOI: 10.2073/euroclin.2024.1 · cited by 149
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Outcomes of Cardiothoracic Surgery in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1463/euroclin.2023.2 · cited by 171
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Additional publications
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European registry analysis of Cardiothoracic Surgery outcomes
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Cardiothoracic Surgery · European Annual Congress (Cardiothoracic Surgery) · Vienna · 2024
- Single-centre experience in Cardiothoracic Surgery · National Society Meeting · · 2023
Articles by Miss May Al-Sahaf
Frequently asked
01. Do you accept new patients?
Miss May Al-Sahaf is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.
02. Which languages can I be seen in?
Consultations are available in English, Arabic.
03. Is the consultation in-person or online?
Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.
04. Do you accept my insurance?
In-network with major international insurers (Allianz Worldwide, AXA Global, BUPA Global and others). Use the "Verify my insurance" button to confirm your plan.
05. What is the cancellation policy?
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.
06. How is my health data protected?
All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.
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